recommend a body repair shop in the SE

[Bruski11]

Hey folks, for the non-full bodyshop option for dent repair (ie, no repaint needed), I recently used Ryan Shakespeare from Fixadent (www.fixadent.co.uk)

Excellent service, proper gentleman, thoroughly impressed. I selected Ryan for a tricky couple of dents on my BMW z3 m coupe - a rare enough beast these days. Crease in the door and a punched dent in the rear quarter courtesy of a motorbike foot peg. Ryan was honest in his appraisal, suggested my optimism should be tempered with his caution. I waited nervously however the impressive results are testimony to his skill.

It actually seems quite strange to need to complement someone on being honest, fair, reasonable and attentive. However, in this day and age, especially in London, the above are rare enough. I'm based in SE1 London and he came to my gaff no bother after giving a late night quote on Saturday evening.

Originally recommended via a forum member on Pistonheads - a fussy enough bunch of people - so I hoped I was in safe hands. Very pleased. Cheers

[ZX10R NIN]

Warren Coachworks Bexleyheath They've worked on my Porsche's Maserati & others Mainly Paint Restoration stone chips etc but while there they're work is always Top Notch.

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Monday 27th April 22:23

[robmw750]

I have used Finishline Graveley just outside Stevenage , Chris Bray is a top man . Great work over a number of years from scrapes to restoration used them 20 times ....I have always been happy

[garethld]

Grimshaw and Wake in Hampton
http://www.grimshawandwake.co.uk/

The owner, John Wake, has been restoring classics and building kit cars for years, a real enthusiast with an eye for detail.

They're just as good on modern stuff too.

First and foremost body repair and paintwork but also mechanics.

Can't recommend them enough

[jackd87]

I ended up using Armstrong bodyshop in Crawley Down to tidy up my laguna seca blue m3, they did a very nice job, I'll be taking the car back there for more work soin

[e21Mark]

DJ Coachworks in Waltham Abbey did a terrific job on my M3.

07769 515292

[JohnnyRob]

The Paint Shop Camberley

https://www.facebook.com/ThePaintShopCamberley/

Camberley, Surrey on the Hants / Berks / Surrey border.

Loads of experience - these guys have painted everything.

01276 408112 / 07785515666

[sennasurgeon]

This place did my bumper in two colours for £600

Andrews Garage MOT centre
5-9 Herne Hill Rd, Brixton, London SE24 0AU
020 7737 0847

https://goo.gl/maps/zYGqeLGDczn

Honest traditional garage in London

[ReX83]

Old thread but I hope someone can confirm which body repair shop is the "best" these days (I have checked and some recommended here are now closed).

My new BMW 4 GC has been already scratched (I got it not even 2 months ago...): front bumper, left corner - hit and run .
I am looking for a "perfect" car repair in SE London.

I hope this damage can be sorted with a smart repair: not really to save money (the insurance will pay) but just because I don't like the idea of adding layers and layers of paint on a new car.

Any suggestion?

Here the damage:

[ZX10R NIN]

ReX83 said:

Old thread but I hope someone can confirm which body repair shop is the "best" these days (I have checked and some recommended here are now closed).

My new BMW 4 GC has been already scratched (I got it not even 2 months ago...): front bumper, left corner - hit and run .
I am looking for a "perfect" car repair in SE London.

I hope this damage can be sorted with a smart repair: not really to save money (the insurance will pay) but just because I don't like the idea of adding layers and layers of paint on a new car.

Any suggestion?

Here the damage:

Auto Image Dartford speak to Sean & he'll see you right.

[ReX83]

ZX10R NIN said:

Auto Image Dartford speak to Sean & he'll see you right.

Thanks - I will give them a call. Do you happen to know anyone closer to central London?

[JunglistJed]

Anyone got updated recommendations for bodywork/spraying an E39 M5? a lot of these seem to no longer exist.

[ZX10R NIN]

Auto Image or Prestige Refinishing in West Kingsdown both are still up & running both are very good Prestige are more catered to restoration work.

[rfsteel]

JunglistJed said:

Anyone got updated recommendations for bodywork/spraying an E39 M5? a lot of these seem to no longer exist.

http://www.canadacoachworks.co.uk/ in Byfleet did my E39 recently and happy with the results.

[JunglistJed]

ZX10R NIN said:

Auto Image or Prestige Refinishing in West Kingsdown both are still up & running both are very good Prestige are more catered to restoration work.

Thanks mate, contacted both of them for a quote.

[anonymous-user]

JunglistJed said:

Thanks mate, contacted both of them for a quote.

Who did you go with Jed?

[NiceCupOfTea]

I used Chappell Coachworks near Brands Hatch a few years ago on my TVR for a rear end respray - there were defects in the paint first time out, but to their credit they sorted it out and it looked amazing. Good match on the paint too, despite nobody knowing what the original colour was! Sold the car shortly afterwards so not sure how well it lasted.

Also used Revamp Autoworks & Customs in Orpington after somebody backed into Mrs.NCoT's Mazda CX-5 - they did a great job straightening out the door and the paint matched really well (notoriously difficult with Soul Red). They do all the repairs for the Mazda dealer next door. I've seen lots of local recommendations too.

I have also heard good things about Perfect Paint in Dartford, but no personal experience.

[tgr]

Hi all,

Who is doing top quality work in the London area currently? I imagine things have changed somewhat since the pandemic

Insurance job

tgr

[Boggy]

Morning everyone

I’ve managed to clip, dislodge my font bumper any recommendations in the Upminster /Romford area please? M2, it’s more or less new so must be as new repair

I’m paying I.e. no insurance involved.

Boggy

Edited by Boggy on Thursday 2nd June 07:22

[JMBMWM5]

manand38 said:

Hi all,

can anyone recommend a body repair shop in the London, Kent, Surrey? - front bumper on the M3 CSL needs repairing.

Chigwell BMW, there body shop is great, and in London.